# Event Details

- **Event Name**: CWGC War Graves Week Tour 2026 - Colchester Cemetery
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a free tour of Colchester CemeteryAbout this EventJoin the Commonwealth War Graves Commision for a free tour of Colchester Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.Our tours are free to the public, but if you would like to support us then please consider donating to our charity The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF).https://foundation.cwgc.org/donate/MEETING POINT is at the crematorium car park which is signposted and situated at the top of the driveway from the Mersea Road entrance.Colchester Cemetery holds 114 Second World War graves and 267 First World War graves, including 11 Australian, 4 Belgian, 15 Canadians and 1 Chinese. Hear about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and stories of some of the men and women that are commemorated in this Cemetery, including a VC winner from the Zulu wars.The tour last approx. 60 mins and covers about 1500 meters on paths and grass with uneven ground with slopes. There is wheelchair access.There is parking available on site. There are on site facilities including toilets available.Please come dressed for the weather and wear suitable footwear.Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the cemetery.Please note there can be last minute cancellations. This can be due to various reasons including illness, site issues and weather. We will email you as soon as we can but this could include the morning of the tour, so please check your emails prior to leaving for the tour.The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) aims to actively engage all communities with the work of the CWGC by telling the inspiring stories through education and outreach projects.The CWGF is an independent charity registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales (1171947) and Scotland (SC051982).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colchester/cwgc-war-graves-week-tour-2026-colchester-cemetery/100001984371283928
- **Event Categories**: Nonprofit, Meetups
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Colchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Colchester Cemetery & Crematorium
- **lat**: 51.872735
- **long**: 0.9088584
- **full address**: Colchester Cemetery & Crematorium, Mersea Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Commonwealth War Graves (https://allevents.in/org/commonwealth-war-graves/18566694)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Colchester Cemetery & Crematorium, Mersea Road, Colchester, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Commonwealth War Graves
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Nonprofit, Meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about CWGC War Graves Week Tour 2026 - Colchester Cemetery ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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